“According to a report by security firm GFI, Apple’s Mac OS X is the most vulnerable operating system, with the iOS platform coming in second. A debate over reporting nuances and merits of the report quickly followed.” Read more..

Today’s quote: “Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed.” ~ Herman Melville

I hope your weekend was reasonably pleasant. Today, I have an idea for you – one I hope you’ll acton, and not just think about – go into your closet, attic, or whatnot, and dig out a jacket, or blanket, you haven’t used in years (if you have one)(and odds are, you do) and go out and give it to an unfortunate.
Today.
Right now.

You don’t have to say anything.. just hand it to them. Cuz’ ya know: baby, it’s cold outside.

Thank you.

Today’s quote: “Sometimes life knocks you on your ass… get up, get up, get up!!! Happiness is not the absence of problems, it’s the ability to deal with them.” ~ Steve Maraboli

And I feel up for a second Today’s quote: “We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.” ~ Kurt Vonnegut

“A cyberespionage group with a toolset similar to ones used by U.S. intelligence agencies has infiltrated key institutions in countries including Iran and Russia, utilizing a startlingly advanced form of malware that is impossible to remove once it’s infected your PC.” Read more..

I mean.. this is just what they admit to.

My ‘joke’ of “If you knew what I know about technology.. you wouldn’t use it” isn’t funny anymore.

Today’s quote: “Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself in your way of thinking.” ~ Marcus Aurelius

• About Tech Paul

I am a (semi)-Retired CompTIA Certified computer & network technician, and the owner of Aplus Computer Aid. I have been building/fixing networks and computers since Windows 95 was the new kid on the block.

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Folks, this is not one of those "trick you into buying" free scans, but a scan that show what is running, and loaded to run (Startup folder, etc.). You can also click links to learn more about the files it finds. And, please, do a search before you decide something doesn't belong.

Also:

A Winner’s Blueprint for Achievement

BELIEVE while others are doubting. PLAN while others are playing. STUDY while others are sleeping. DECIDE while others are delaying. PREPARE while others are daydreaming. BEGIN while others are procrastinating. WORK while others are wishing. SAVE while others are wasting. LISTEN while others are talking. SMILE while others are frowning. COMMEND while others are criticizing. PERSIST while others are quitting.